Activists Hang Photo of Prince Andrew at Louvre

Prank sparks discussion about royal's ties to Jeffrey Epstein scandal

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Activists and TikTok pranksters briefly hung a framed photo of Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on a wall inside the Louvre museum in Paris, labeling it as an exhibit. The stunt was a jab at the former royal's infamous 2019 BBC interview, where he claimed he could not sweat, and his ongoing association with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The photo capture showed Andrew leaving police custody in Norfolk, England after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, though he was later released without charges.

Why it matters

The Louvre prank is the latest in a series of public humiliations for Prince Andrew, whose ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have caused a major scandal for the British royal family. The stunt highlights the public's anger over Andrew's continued association with the Epstein case and the monarchy's attempts to distance itself from the disgraced royal.

The details

The photo was hung by the activist group 'Everyone Hates Elon' for about 15 minutes before Louvre staff removed it. The caption on the frame read 'He's Sweating Now', a reference to Andrew's claim that he could not sweat during his 2019 BBC interview. The group said they were calling for 'justice for all Epstein survivors' by staging the prank in the world-famous museum.

  • On February 19, 2026, Prince Andrew was arrested in Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
  • Andrew was released around 11 hours later 'under investigation', meaning no charges were brought.

The players

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

The Duke of York, who has faced intense scrutiny over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Everyone Hates Elon

An activist group that claimed responsibility for hanging the photo of Prince Andrew in the Louvre.

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What they’re saying

“The law must take its course.”

— King Charles III (Buckingham Palace statement)

What’s next

The judge in Prince Andrew's case will decide on Tuesday whether to allow him out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the public's continued outrage over Prince Andrew's association with the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, and the monarchy's struggle to contain the fallout from the disgraced royal's actions.